Description
Minestrone with Sausage and Pesto is a hearty, comforting soup that combines vibrant vegetables, savory Italian sausage, and fresh pesto. This one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will warm your soul. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a flavor explosion that makes every occasion feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onions until translucent.
- Crumble in Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add zucchini, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in pesto just before serving; garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg